Automotive Service Fundamental - Part 2: Basic Electrical
- Matt Howell
- Feb 4, 2020
- 1 min read
Basic Electricity Functional - Part 2: AC vs DC
This lesson covers basic electricity functional difference between AC & DC in general that you should be aware and understand before going into automotive electrical lessons.
NOTE: Automotive Electric are in DC
AC vs DC
Here are two main type of electric you should be aware of:
AC (Alternating Current): an electric current which periodically reverses flow directions.
DC (Direct Current): an electric current with ONE direct flow.
Video: https://youtu.be/vN9aR2wKv0UWHAT USES AC or DC?
AC:
Building Outlets
Building Light Bulbs
DC:
TV
Computer
Anything that uses battery
AC vs DC CHART
AC Converts to DC
The main purpose of adapter plug is to convert from wall outlet AC to specific DC before it reaches to device.
How does that work?
Components inside adapters:
The convert of current as it goes through the adapter:
Video: https://youtu.be/VZctTmmS-gA
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